honorary degree
noun
: a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important
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That day, Miami will award an honorary degree to Ron Harper, the program’s all-time leading scorer (2,377 points) and former longtime NBA player.
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This time around, there are no plans for Dylan to appear at any event commemorating the honorary degree from Berklee.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
So, two years ago, I was given an honorary degree from LAMDA.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
This time around, there are no plans for Dylan to appear at any event commemorating the honorary degree from Berklee.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
So, two years ago, I was given an honorary degree from LAMDA.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Honorary degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honorary%20degree. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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